Police make sex offence arrest after Jet2 Edinburgh to Ibiza flight diverted
Avon and Somerset Police said information received on the ground at Bristol Airport prompted the arrest of a male passenger "on suspicion of a sexual offence".
Wednesday 5 June 2024 12:20, UK
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence after a flight to Ibiza had to be diverted.
The Jet2 Edinburgh to Ibiza flight was diverted to Bristol Airport on Tuesday morning after the crew raised concerns about a passenger, who subsequently received medical treatment upon landing.
Avon and Somerset Police said information received on the ground prompted the arrest of a male passenger "on suspicion of a sexual offence".
The force said: "A Jet2 flight from Edinburgh to Ibiza was safely diverted to Bristol Airport on Tuesday.
"The crew raised concerns regarding a passenger, who has received medical attention upon landing.
"Attending officers subsequently received information, prompting the arrest of a male passenger on suspicion of a sexual offence, who has been taken into custody.
"We can confirm this relates to an alleged incident onboard the aircraft."
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The suspect has since been released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.
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Jet2 confirmed flight LS789 had been diverted so that "police could offload a passenger following an incident onboard".
A spokesperson added: "As this is a police matter, we cannot comment any further at this stage."